[Fortibus55]

Posted before...although I really need to find a couple appropriate boxes of cartridges as shown in MrRush's nice Smith and Wesson photo one post up.

 

[old tanker]

An M7 holster like this one has carried my M1911 a lot of miles, starting with gasoline powered M48A2C tanks, through all the M60 series, Sheridans and finally, the early versions of M1 Abrams.


Even after I had to give up the tank for a jeep as First Sergeant, I preferred the shoulder holster as I could put that on before all the LBE. It may not have been stylish, but it was practical.

 

[Mark38090]

How do you know what's a legit US holster. My dad gave me the 1911 he bought in 1968 with a holster but he didn't know where the holster came from.

 

[kwill]

This is a pair of Heiser made holsters that are legit US military but not often seen.

 

[turnerriver]

A cuff case stamped N.I.S. made by Seventrees.

Heiser contract Victory holster.

Regards,
turnerriver

 

[old tanker]

How do you know what's a legit US holster. My dad gave me the 1911 he bought in 1968 with a holster but he didn't know where the holster came from. View attachment 662377

Mine was "tactically acquired" during my time in the Army. They issued it to me and I did not give it back.

 

[foalfool]

Very very nice. thank you for sharing!

 

[dennis.gibson]

My .45 rig. Belt and Ka-bar are my wife's grandfather's original service gear from the Pacific in WW2. Pistol is R/R early 43 manufacture. Period magazine. Rest is repro gear. Holster, lanyard, mag pouch from World War Supply.

 

[DoubleAction.38]

I thought I’d resurrect this old thread. Would love to see mor rigs posted here.
Here is my M1917 Colt.

 

[DoubleAction.38]

Navies.
Unmodified M1889 bottom and M1895 top.

 

[turnerriver]

I was fortunately successful on a couple bids for some of the leather from the Scott Meadows collection recently auctioned by Poulin. They sent the General Officers holster without the advertised box, I contacted them and they located it and shipped it quickly with a sincere apology. My transactions with them were handled professionally and quickly.
The second holster is a private purchase item from the WW I era, made for the M1917 .45 revolver. It was likely made by Heiser and bears their Abercrombie and Fitch stamp.

Regards,
turnerriver

 

[Todd]

 

[Todd]

 

[Baudoin2]

My 2 cents

RIA 1911, first production
Boytt 1943

 

[DoubleAction.38]

M1873 SAA Cavalry shipped to San Antonio Arsenal January 1874 for the 4th US Cavalry.

 

[azshot]

Audley 1911 holster from WWI with 1918 Colt which was refurbished for WWII.

 

[victorio1sw]

M1873 SAA Cavalry shipped to San Antonio Arsenal January 1874 for the 4th US Cavalry.
View attachment 981644

What is the serial number or range?

 

[dogface6]

How do you know if it's legitimate?

On a military-issued holster, the back side will have the nomenclature and maker's name, along with DLA (Defense Logistics Agency), FSN (Federal Stock Number), or NSN (National Accounting Number).

This will be true for the black ones - the earlier brown ones should have maker's name and a date and 'sometimes' the Inspector's initials.

 

[GRI]

MG Samuel L. Reid‘s General Officer’s Vietnam period Holster marked on back, ”Maj Gen S. Reid US Army“ and service number. Correct Vietnam period General Officers belt.

 

[Ronald12]

How do you know if it's legitimate?

On a military-issued holster, the back side will have the nomenclature and maker's name, along with DLA (Defense Logistics Agency), FSN (Federal Stock Number), or NSN (National Accounting Number).

This will be true for the black ones - the earlier brown ones should have maker's name and a date and 'sometimes' the Inspector's initials.

Who are you addressing this to?